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Alison Wonderland Conjures Strength From Solitude In “Down the Line”: Watch the Music Video
Alison Wonderland‘s new single is a reminder that all dark times come to end—and we’re better for them. Released today via Astralwerks, “Down the Line” is yet another stunning electronic anthem from the Aussie superstar. The new track could’ve easily fit in Loner, her scintillating third album, which revealed the most vulnerable—and empowering—songwriting of her career. The song’s emboldening lyricism is signature Wonderland, who is at her best when writing about the resolve it takes to conjure strength amid the vicious throes of solitude. “We need the dark times in order to get to the light,” Wonderland said in a press release. “We need that experience to know that it’s going to be okay one day. The track is me acknowledging that ...
“I Haven’t Felt Like an Artist In a Long Time”: Lucii’s New Song Is a Whirlwind of Festered Emotions
EDM.com Class of 2021 star Lucii has shared a brand new track, an emotive dance record called “Sleeping Pills.” Lucii’s sultry vocals dance atop potent, pillowy production in “Sleeping Pills.” She maintains a subtle sound in the verses, only to unleash a cathartic chorus with gut-wrenching lyrics about losing someone she cares about and the inability to silence her mind. “Tears falling from my eyes / I’m alright, I’m fine, I lie / ‘Cause I keep having to take sleeping pills,” sings Lucii. Alongside the release of “Sleeping Pills” Lucii shared a hypnotic lyric video, which you can check out below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Lucii says she pivoted her sound two years ago because she wasn̵...
Rezz Drops Spine-Chilling Audiovisual Mix, “Nightmare On Rezz Street 2”
REZZ‘s new spine-chilling mix is a tribute to the early days of her career. As “Nightmare On Rezz Street 2” begins, a twisted carousel of glitchy sound descends listeners into Rezz’s latest nightmare, wherein a haunting recording of a patient in a psychiatric hospital sets an ominous tone. Over the course of the 12 tracks, fans are presented with an all-original collection of dark, minimal soundscapes reminiscent of the music that helped propel Rezz to stardom. “Nightmare On Rezz Street 2” uses visceral digital animation to offer fans a well-crafted and thoughtful body of work. Alongside the sinister aesthetic and production elements, she sprinkles in some samples from a few of her classic releases. The fourth track, for example, reintrodu...
Joel Corry Performs Among Elton John and Britney Spears Lookalikes In “Hold Me Closer” Remix Video
The new music video for Joel Corry‘s remix of Elton John and Britney Spears’ “Hold Me Closer” will have you seeing double. Corry’s remix is the first official rework of the global hit, which in itself is a rework of two of John’s iconic originals, “Tiny Dancer” and “The One.” Directed by Rebekah Creative, the video sees Corry DJing among a team of dancing Britney Spears and Elton John stunt doubles, who are dressed in some of the iconic outfits the two iconic artists have famously donned over the years. Corry’s remix plays up the duet’s already augmented danceable qualities, rooted in nu-disco. Leaning into his euphoric pop sensibilities, Corry incorporates bright, shimmering pianos under the vocals. Meanwhile, the cha...
Akeos Unleashes Fierce Dubstep Single, “Nexus Loop”
On the heels of multiple statement-making EP releases in 2022, Akeos reminds listeners why she’s a dance music switchblade with “Nexus Loop.” The EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee recently kept listeners on their toes with Libellule, an EP which saw the ascendant bass music producer breaking convention by stringing together a series of genre-bending techno tracks fit for the dancefloor. But like the flip of a switch, Akeos is back tearing it up on the dubstep front with “Nexus Loop.” And the track continues to demonstrate that with her unique and cohesive sound design, Akeos can stand her ground on a multitude of stylistic fronts. The track opens with saccharine arpeggiated melodies before evolving into a furious volley of spitfire synths. Teed up ...
ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day”
ILLENIUM is back with a new single, an anthemic collab with MAX called “Worst Day.” “Worst Day” marks ILLENIUM’s third collaborative single from his forthcoming fifth studio album. MAX stuns in the angsty electronic anthem, which soars with future bass synths and and a punk twist. “Worst Day” follows in the footsteps of “All That Really Matters” (with Teddy Swims) as well as last month’s “From The Ashes” (with Skylar Grey). The single also coincides with an official music video, which you can watch below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day” “Worst Day” is angsty electronic anthem with a punk twist. By Mikala LugenOct 22...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Seven Lions, Valentino Khan, Tsu Nami & More [10/21/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Benny Benassi Remix) KSHMR – The Devil You Know (feat. Micky Blue) Justin Caruso – Fall Tonight Lastlings – Get What You Want Festival Hits 2022 Valentino Khan – Goin Up Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles David Guetta & MORTEN – Element €URO TRA$H, Wax Motif, Yellow Claw & Bok Nero – So Hypnotic Electronic Avenue Seven Lions – Someday Tsu Nami & Skyler Co...
Seven Lions’ Debut Album Is a Cathartic Journey: Listen to “Beyond The Veil”
Despite tearing up stages across the world for over a decade, Seven Lions has only just begun to show his final form. Known as the godfather of melodic bass music, Lions has achieved world renown and even earned a kingmaker’s reputation for his work in developing artists through his flagship imprint, Ophelia Records. He’d done it all without even releasing an album, but that all changes with Beyond The Veil. Lions’ debut album sees him firing on all cylinders with seemingly greater conviction than ever before. “The best thing about working with Jeff is his consistent commitment to forging his own path,” Lions’ manager, Stan Shkrobor, said in the artist’s monumental 10-year anniversary documentary. That commitment is on full display in this hero̵...
Listen to ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH’s Behemoth of a Collab, “Purgatory”
ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH have awoken an unholy terror with their newest single,” “Purgatory.” Like the cries of a creature from hell but also somehow from space like in DOOM, ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH’s new collaboration kicks off with an echoing transmission from beyond. A fast-paced, interstellar beat takes center stage as they power up the warp-drive to reach the speed of light. ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH then introduce a woozy meld of mechanical growls, haunting whispers and glitchy synths as they slam on the breaks and cut the song to a crawl. The byproduct is a wonderfully produced amalgam of the former’s experimental bass and the latter’s sinister sound design from the underworld. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “PurgatoryR...
Bonobo Shares Surprise Thumb Piano-Led Single “Defender”
Bonobo is making a habit out of surprise releases. Making use of a thumb piano, Bonobo lets fans acclimate to his new single, “Defender,” with rich, organic sounds. As the song progresses, he layers in punchy drums and swirling synths to deliver a four-on-the-floor track that moonlights as an atmospheric, introspective jam. Take a listen to “Defender” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Defender” follows the release of “ATK,” last month’s tribute to the late Asante great, Atakora Manu. The track gave fans a way to shake off the cold weather blues with a bright, sunny melody and upbeat groove. Both records followed in the footsteps of Bonobo’s scintillating seventh album, Fragments. Fans can purchase a 12̸...
Cool Customer Makes Deadbeats Debut With New EP, “Word to the Mother”
Cool Customer is here to serve up a dose of bass, glitch-hop and lo-fi beats with Word To The Mother, his debut EP, out no via Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats. The four-track EP is exactly what the doctor ordered if you’re looking for some new fresh bass anthems. Word To The Mother combines heavier, dubstep-inspired selections with tasteful tinctures of laid-back, jazzy lo-fi beats. The EP’s titular track, “Word To The Mother,” starts off with just that: a jazzy chillwave beat that slowly surges into a heavy-hitting bass drop. “Wack,” on the other hand, infuses lo-fi and ’90s nostalgia with a clever sample of Kris Kross’ “Jump.” “Manifest” throws in trippy vocal samples before the EP’s closer, “Patience,” transcends listeners through ethereal soundscapes before floods of ...
Adventure Club Turn Back Time With Vintage Melodic Dubstep Remix: Listen
Longtime fans of Adventure Club will find solace in their new song, a vintage remix that speaks to their storied past. The prolific duo, whose ageless dubstep remixes helped propel them to electronic music stardom in the early 2010s, recently took on Łaszewo’s “Fuck Your Sunshine.” And in doing so, they turned back the clock to those days, when they ushered in a melodic dubstep era that remains a lynchpin of the EDM space to this day. There’s no question that the tandem, who dropped their scintillating sophomore album earlier in 2022, are at their best when it comes to vocal-driven dance music. Their new remix functions as a nostalgia machine, featuring the rapturous vocal chops and euphoric bass of a signature Adventure Club anthem of yesteryear. Tak...
